following his advising the Ordnance Department on sword redesign
indicating inspector Asabel Hubbard
The rear of the shell is also marked Achterberg in marker
so a smaller than normal size 55 liner was fitted in this helmet after it was camouflage painted
leaving the rear of the chamber's cartridge cases partially visible
Original British WWI KIA Death Penny Soldier Memorial - Frederick John Tilbey - 32nd Brigade, Royal Field Artillery Scabbards & Sheaths following his advising the OrdnanceOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely WWI Memorial Plaque commemorating the life and service of Frederick John Tilbey, who was killed in action on April 27th, 1916, while serving as Acting Bombardier with the 134th Battery, 32nd Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. Tilbey was born in 1895, and enlisted in the Army very early, on August 23rd, 1914. His service number was 74175. He was the son Of John And Emily Tilbey of 106 Lancefield St.